The Week In Geek (5/24)

Written by Tyler Hakes. Published: Monday, May 24, 2010.

A single week in the gadget world can bring a ton of new things to the table, this last week was no different. From video games, to phones, to the all encompassing Google, take a look at the Week in Geek.

Chrome Web Store to bring games to your browser
Google Chrome Web ApplicationGoogle made quite the splash at last week’s I/O conference and one feature that was revealed should please geek thugs of all varieties. The Chrome Web Store is similar to an app store, except for your computer. For example, you can download games like LEGO Star Wars and Plants Vs. Zombies.

In the typical fashion of Google and the Chrome state of mind, unlike standard programs, these web applications will be installed directly to web browser. You can use any browser to access this, although Google Chrome users will get some added functionality.

The Chrome Web Store is set to launch later this year.

Wifi Sync now available for iPhone/iTouch
WiFi iPhone ScreenLet’s face it; wireless is definitely the cool thing to do. On top of hating to see a clusterf*ck of cords coming from your computer, sometimes you just don’t have the one wire you need on you. Wifi Sync is here to help out for you jailbroken folks.

Originally rejected by the App Store, Wifi Sync is currently available on Cydia. What this app does is allow you to sync your iPhone or iTouch to iTunes without any cables. Personally, this is something that I would like for my own smartphone. So there you go, another app that we non Apple users are jealous of.

Installation is simple; just install and launch and there you go. Access your handheld through your computer without searching through your messy workstation for the magical white cord. The app is available now for a nice price of $9.99.

Kindle comes to Android
Kindle and Android Android joins the ranks of the iPhone/iPad and Blackberry devices in the army of handheld Kindle devices. Yet another step into the world of paperless books, Google and the Open Handset Alliance will be bringing the eBook store to a Droid near you. In addition to the 50,000+ books currently available through the Amazon service, feel great to know that just like the other Kindle platforms, you can transfer your literature between your PC, Mac, or Kindle DX without a problem.
Amazon’s best selling product plus one of the hottest smartphone operating systems is an obvious no-brainer. Expect the free app to head to Androids near you this summer.

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